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E189 AUJ

1987 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,125 mi
Last recorded96,125 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE189 AUJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 96,125 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 96,125 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 92,095 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 88,771 miles

front o/s and n/s kingpins have slight up and down play

Fail 16 Apr 2009 88,771 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front o/s and n/s kingpins have slight up and down play

Pass 29 Mar 2008 87,078 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

o/s front door step slight corrosion.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 85,776 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 84,937 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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E189 AUJ is a 1987 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 58,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E189 AUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E189 AUJ registered?

E189 AUJ is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E189 AUJ safe to buy?

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